2018 Christmas Revels Adult Auditions

This year we’ll be celebrating in a rural English village (17th century-ish) where tales of the doings of “wee folk” are a part of everyday life. We’ll include traditions such as the Boar’s Head, the Lord of Misrule, the wassail, the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance.

Audition appointments:

If the rehearsal schedule (below) works for you, email or call the Revels office to schedule your audition appointment. Give us your name, phone number and preference for time and date, if you have one. Feel free to call or email with questions. 253-756-1804 or psrevels@pugetsoundrevels.org

General Information:

While The Christmas Revels uses a number of professional performers, our wonderful auditioned volunteer choruses (adult and children) are the heart of the production. Although a number of singers from previous shows return to audition for new shows, we value the presence of new voices and new faces in our cast so every year we audition each cast anew. People from all cultural backgrounds and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

Our Criteria:

Revels cast members are people who love to sing, who sing vigorously and accurately with a good sense of rhythm and who can hold their own part in a choral context. Some are experienced choral singers, some are not. Sight-reading is not necessary, but a good ear and the ability to memorize music and text are. We look for a variety of ages, sizes and personalities to create a realistic “village” on stage. We require a serious commitment to the rehearsal and performance schedule (see schedule below).

For Your Audition:

Come ready to sing a short song of your choice without accompaniment. Your selection can be from any era or genre but because of the kind of music we present inThe Christmas Revels, a traditional song or carol is recommended. Sing something you know well. The more comfortable you are with your song, the less nerves will hinder you. In the interest of time, we may stop you after a verse or two rather than hear the whole song.

We schedule groups of 3 adults in 15-minute blocks. During your audition you will sing your prepared song. We may also ask you to sing some scales to get an idea of your vocal range. We will then teach a simple round for you to sing with the others in your group.

You may also be asked to read something and/or join others in some simple folk dance steps.

Commitment:

We can’t stress this enough– performing in The Christmas Revels is a big commitment. Rehearsals start in September and include weekly Tuesday night rehearsals and FIVE all-day Saturday rehearsals and several Sunday afternoon rehearsals. In December there are 8 weeknight rehearsals before the show opens. The Christmas Revels runs for 6 performances over 5 days. Please look at the dates below and make sure you can commit to the schedule – none of the rehearsals are optional.

Adult Rehearsal Schedule for the 2018 Christmas Revels:

Rehearsals are at First United Methodist Church of Tacoma (621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402) until we move into the Rialto Theater on December 10.

The expectation is that you are at all the rehearsals listed below (and that you arrive on time). If it looks like you cannot meet that expectation, then maybe wait and audition another year when our schedule is a better fit with yours. A high level of commitment from the whole cast is what makes a high quality production.

Sept 15

10am – 4pm

Church basement

Sept 18

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Sept 25

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Sunday, Sept 30

1:30-5:30pm

Church basement

Oct 2

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Oct 9

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Saturday, Oct 13

9:30am -5pm

Church basement

Oct 16

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Sunday, Oct 21

1:30-5:30pm

Church basement

Oct 23

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Oct 30

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Saturday, Nov 3

9:30am -5pm

Church basement

Nov 6

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Nov 13

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Saturday, Nov 17

9:30am -5pm

Church basement

Nov 20

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Nov 27

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Sunday, Dec 2

1:30-5:30pm

Church basement

Dec 4

7-10:30

Rialto

Dec 5 w/early instruments

6 -10:30pm

Church basement

Dec 6 w/brass

7 -10:30pm

Church basement

Saturday, Dec 8

9:30am -5pm

Church basement

Dec 10
Tech Week

6-11:00pm

Rialto

Dec 11
Tech Week

6-11:00pm
w/Folk Band

Rialto

Dec 12
Tech Week

6-11:00pmw/Folk Band &Brass

Rialto

Dec 13
Tech Week

6-11:00pm
w/Folk Band &Brass

Rialto

Dec 14
Tech Week

6-11:00pm
w/Folk Band &Brass

Rialto

Saturday, Dec 15
Performances

2:00pm & 7:30pm

Rialto

Sunday, Dec 16
Performances

1:00m & 5:30pm

Rialto

Tues, Dec 18
Performance

7:30pm

Rialto

Wed, Dec 19
Performance

7:30pm

Rialto

Puget Sound Revels builds community through the arts using traditional music, dance, and drama drawn from many cultures. Revels offers theater productions, seasonal celebrations, and educational opportunities for all ages.

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